International Week of Solidarity Held for Mumia, As He Appeals to the US Supreme Court.

By Hans Bennett, Abu-Jamal-News.com

Death-row journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal is currently asking the US Supreme Court to consider his case for a new guilt-phase trial. Abu-Jamal’s death sentence was somewhat overturned in 2001 when the US District Court ruled that he needs a new sentencing-phase trial if the DA still wants to execute. The US Third Circuit Court affirmed this 2001 ruling in March, 2008, but Abu-Jamal has still never left his death-row cell, and the Philadelphia DA is appealing this 2001/2008 ruling to US Supreme Court. If the DA wins their appeal, Abu-Jamal could then be executed without a new sentencing-phase trial. A decision from the Court on whether it will consider these two appeals is expected in early 2009.

To support his battle in court actions were held around the US, and in Mexico, England, Germany, Swtizerland, France, and Venezuela. Please go to FreeMumia.com to learn how you can help at this critical time.